Martin D-18L Lefty Standard Series w/ Hard Case

The D-18 Dreadnought features a sleek, modern High Performance Neck for enhanced playability. The D-18 adds a Sitka spruce top to the genuine mahogany back and sides. Perfect for the intermediate and advanced player.

The D-18 Dreadnought features a sleek, modern High Performance Neck for enhanced playability. The D-18 adds a Sitka spruce top to the genuine mahogany back and sides. Perfect for the intermediate and advanced player. Available with a sunburst or ambertone shaded top for an additional $250.

Model:

D-18

Construction:

Dovetail Neck Joint

Body Size:

D-14 Fret

Top Material:

Sitka Spruce

Top Detail:

N/A

Rosette:

Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe

Bracing Pattern:

Forward Shifted X Brace

Brace Shape:

Scalloped

Brace Material:

Sitka Spruce

Brace Size:

5/16"

Back Material:

Genuine Mahogany

Back Detail:

N/A

Back Purfling/Strip:

Style 18

Side Material:

Genuine Mahogany

Side Detail:

N/A

Endpiece:

Faux Tortoise

Endpiece Inlay:

N/A

Binding:

Faux Tortoise

Top Inlay Material:

Multi-Stripe

Side Inlay Material:

N/A

Back Inlay Material:

N/A

Neck Material:

Select Hardwood

Neck Shape:

Modified Low Oval

Neck Taper:

High Performance Taper

Plek:

Yes

Nut Material:

Bone

Headstock Shape:

Solid with Square Taper

Headplate Material:

East Indian Rosewood

Headplate Detail:

N/A

Headplate Logo Style:

Script Old Style Overlay

Headplate Binding Material:

N/A

Heelcap:

Faux Tortoise

Fingerboard Material:

Ebony

Scale Length:

25.4"

Neck Joins Body At:

14th Fret

Number of Frets Total:

20

Fingerboard Width at Nut:

1 3/4''

Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret:

2 1/8''

Fingerboard Inlay Material:

Abalone

Fingerboard Inlay Style:

Old Style 18

Fingerboard Binding Material:

N/A

Side Dots:

White

Back and Side Finish:

Gloss

Back and Sides Color:

Dark Mahogany

Finish Top:

Gloss

Top Color:

Aging Toner

Finish Neck:

Satin

Neck Color:

Dark Mahogany

Bridge Material:

Ebony

Bridge Style:

1930 Style Belly - Drop in Saddle

Bridge String Spacing:

2 3/16''

Saddle:

Compensated Bone

Saddle Radius:

16"

Tuning Machines:

Nickel Open Gear

Recommended Strings:

SP Lifespan 92/8 Phosphor Bronze Medium (MSP7200)

Knob:

Butterbean

Bridge Pin Material:

Black Plastic

Bridge Pin Dots:

N/A

Pickguard:

Faux Tortoise

Pickguard Inlay:

N/A

Case:

Ply Hardshell

Label:

N/A

Electronics:

Optional

Left Handed Availability:

Yes

Why buy from Melody Music Shop, LLC?

Located in Bloomington, Indiana, Melody Music Shop strives to maintain a diverse, high quality inventory along with exceptional customer service. We carry a wide range of instruments and accessories, including new and used acoustic, electric, and bass guitars, band and orchestral instruments, drums, cymbals, percussion, pianos, keyboards, synthesizers, workstations, amplifiers, sound systems, and much, much more!

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